25 Reasons to Go to the Arizona Fall Championship

Dubbed the show for all levels of exhibitors, the October 7-11 event in Scottsdale offers terrific prizes, added money and special events.

The Arizona Fall Championship continues to build on its success and popularity with a fantastic and enticing line of prizes and awards. The allure of Scottsdale in the fall and the top-notch facilities offered by the West World venue are always huge draws for exhibitors. However, the AzFC is determined to make this show the destination for any level of AQHA competitor with a dazzling display of saddles, bronze trophies, custom hats, boots, clothing and gear, along with plenty of added money.

This is truly a show for everyone of any level. With many of the Level 3 riders headed to the All American Quarter Horse Congress, it opens the field for all riders to be seen and rewarded for their best efforts. There will be plenty of leveled classes offered as well. Large class sizes ensure that lots of points will be accumulated.

This year’s dates put the show right after the SmartPak AQHA Level 1 Championship and the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity, both an easy haul from Scottsdale. The show will be offering a full set of cattle classes along with an open and amateur bridle spectacular and AQHA roping classes. Plans are in the works for a timed-event roping also. Details will be announced shortly. Reiners will appreciate Arizona Reining Horse Associations added money in the Best of the West NRHA Reining. Ranch riding fans will find plenty to love at the show, with classes, clinics, ranch riding trail class (non-AQHA) and the Ranch Riding Bonanza, a two-way composite score awards combining either ranch riding with reining or with ranch trail.

Owners, trainers, exhibitors and family love showing at West World for its convenience to all the spectacular restaurants, shopping venues, nice hotels and, for those who can get away during the day, its world renowned golf courses. There are very few show grounds that enjoy such a prime location. The show’s schedule takes that into account. Classes are predicted to finish early each evening, allowing time to enjoy all that Scottsdale has to offer.

Here is a sampling of the awards being offered:

Scottsdale Performance Saddle

Trophies. Winners of the championships will receive a one-of-a-kind Arizona Fall Championship trophy with a custom slate base. These are 9 inches tall trophies with a 6-inch-by-16-inch base. Check out the pictures at AzFallChampionship.com.

Boots, hats and jeans. All-around champions will receive a pair of authentic Caiman boots from Rod Patrick Boots, a 20x Atwood Hatfrom Barbara’s Custom Hats and a shirt and jeans certificate from Cinch.

Bits or spurs. Reserve all-arounds receive a Professional’s Choice certificate for a bit or spurs from the Bob Avila Collection.

Scottsdale Performance saddle. The high score Level 2 amateur or Select trail will be awarded a Scottsdale Performance Saddle.

Jeff Smith saddle. The non-pro bridle spectacular champion will win a Jeff Smithsaddle, as well as a piece of the $1,000 added money.

Full-page ad. The champions in the Equine Chronicle Open, Youth and Amateur Ranch Riding Trail will each receive a free full-page ad in the Equine Chronicle.

(Check out criteria for the all-around championships and the championships on AzFallChampionship.com. Each of theses award saddles retail for more than $3,000!)

You don’t have to be a champion to win big:

Rod Patrick Boots

Shortys Caboy Hattery will be randomly giving away one mens and one womens hat worth more than $900 each to lucky exhibitors in the ranch riding classes.

Second through through fifth places in the amateur and youth divisions in the Championships will win outerwear with the Az Fall Championship logo. (Criteria for winning the outerwear is posted on the AzFallChampionship.com.)

Each day, first through sixth places on each judges cards will receive Vendor Bucks to spend while shopping with the Fall Championship vendors.

Random giveaways including products from Weaver Leather, Kims Show Apparel and the Glassy Lady are also in the plans.

Added Money Classes

There are no additional entry fees to be eligible for added money in the following classes:

About the Association

The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization.

AQHA members share a passion for the American Quarter Horse and the vast lifestyle created by the world’s most popular horse.

Whether you’re a seasoned horse show veteran, a fan of the race track, a backyard horse enthusiast or simply someone dreaming of someday owning a horse, AQHA membership will benefit you in countless ways.